The Art of Love by Ovid Folio Society Edition | Illustrated | Slipcase | Used Like New

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A beautiful Folio Society edition of Ovid's Ars Amatoria one of the most witty, provocative and enduring works of classical literature in used like new condition.

Written by the Roman poet Ovid around 2 BC and promptly scandalising the Emperor Augustus, The Art of Love is a mock-instructional poem on the pursuit of romance and seduction. It is sharp, funny, surprisingly modern in tone, and utterly unlike anything else from antiquity. James Michie's translation captures all of that energy brilliantly rendered in jaunty rhyming couplets that give the text a lightness and wit perfectly suited to the original.

This Folio Society edition is a genuinely beautiful object. The text is accompanied throughout by the bold, playful illustrations of Grahame Baker elegant and occasionally daring, very much in the spirit of Ovid himself. The book is bound in cream cloth featuring a gilt-lettered spine, and comes complete with its coordinating burgundy slipcase, which remains in excellent shape.

This is a fifth printing of the 1993 Folio Society edition a handsome addition to any collection of fine press books or classical literature.

Condition: Used like new. Unread, pages pristine. The outer slipcase has minor silvering marks from handling over time, as shown in the photos. The book itself is in excellent condition throughout.

Book Details:

Author: Ovid

Translator: James Michie

Illustrator: Grahame Baker

Publisher: The Folio Society

Edition: Fifth printing, 1993

Binding: Cream cloth hardcover with burgundy slipcase

Language: English

A beautiful Folio Society edition of Ovid's Ars Amatoria one of the most witty, provocative and enduring works of classical literature in used like new condition.

Written by the Roman poet Ovid around 2 BC and promptly scandalising the Emperor Augustus, The Art of Love is a mock-instructional poem on the pursuit of romance and seduction. It is sharp, funny, surprisingly modern in tone, and utterly unlike anything else from antiquity. James Michie's translation captures all of that energy brilliantly rendered in jaunty rhyming couplets that give the text a lightness and wit perfectly suited to the original.

This Folio Society edition is a genuinely beautiful object. The text is accompanied throughout by the bold, playful illustrations of Grahame Baker elegant and occasionally daring, very much in the spirit of Ovid himself. The book is bound in cream cloth featuring a gilt-lettered spine, and comes complete with its coordinating burgundy slipcase, which remains in excellent shape.

This is a fifth printing of the 1993 Folio Society edition a handsome addition to any collection of fine press books or classical literature.

Condition: Used like new. Unread, pages pristine. The outer slipcase has minor silvering marks from handling over time, as shown in the photos. The book itself is in excellent condition throughout.

Book Details:

Author: Ovid

Translator: James Michie

Illustrator: Grahame Baker

Publisher: The Folio Society

Edition: Fifth printing, 1993

Binding: Cream cloth hardcover with burgundy slipcase

Language: English

Translated by James Michie, this 1993 release offers a fresh interpretation of the Roman lyric poet's classic work, complete with gorgeous and sometimes risqué illustrations by Grahame Baker. This tongue-in-cheek comedy of the sexes serves as a unique how-to guide, offering sparkling, witty, and at times, provocative advice on love, seduction, and relationships.

With jaunty rhyming couplets that bring the text to life, Michie's translation provides a fresh perspective, making every couple of lines feel like something worthy of a business card. The book is bound in cream cloth, featuring the alluring design of a naked woman, while the spine bears the title in gilt.

The coordinating burgundy slipcase adds a touch of elegance to this fifth printing of the 1993 edition. Though some may find the artwork and content slightly daring, this exquisite edition of Ovid's work promises to be a captivating and thought-provoking read for the adventurous at heart.

Book is in Mint Unused Condition , There is a few marks from silvering on the outer folio where its been handled - See Images